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Very close to the Béjar Greenway, ideal for cyclists and hikers who follow the old railway line. Cuisine: Mediterranean and Spanish, with grilled meats, tapas, and traditional dishes. Specialties: Grilled meats (T-bone steak, Iberian pork shoulder). Burgers (including Wagyu). A variety of tapas, croquettes, and salads. Fresh fish and homemade stews.

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It is an old railway tunnel converted into a section of the Silver Greenway, which takes advantage of the old railway line between Béjar and Baños de Montemayor.

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Even though this small sacred monument isn't located on the classic Way of St. James through northern Spain, in light of the wayside cross standing here, some thoughts by Hape Kerkeling might be helpful as inspiration. The entertainer, who is particularly famous in Germany, walked the Camino Frances in 2001 and kept a diary, which was published under the title "Ich bin dann mal weg" (I'm off then). In it, he describes his personal encounter with God along the way as follows: "Yesterday, something inside me struck a huge gong. And the sound will reverberate. Sooner or later, this path shakes everyone to their very foundations. I know the sound will slowly fade, but if I listen carefully, I'll be able to hear this reverberation for a very long time to come."

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Easy bike ride. Beautiful nature and views. Hervas is a nice and beautiful city. Bike path on old railway line easily passable. Tunnel was lit (but slippery clay soil with hard grooves, so be careful).

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This tunnel crosses Béjar from its station and at the exit is the Textile Museum

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Located in the north of the province of Cáceres, the port of Honduras provides spectacular views of the two large valleys it connects: the Ambroz valley and the Jerte valley. From both Gargantilla and Cabezuela del Valle, hikers can avoid the road and crown this pass along trails and dirt tracks that are part of the GR 10.

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Stage 2. Béjar/Plasencia 80.1 kilometers. 730 positive meters. The route leaves the Béjar station through a curved tunnel with automatic artificial lighting that passes under the historic complex, where the main monuments and buildings are located around the Plaza Mayor, the Doge's Palace, the churches and the streets with a medieval atmosphere. The route passes through another tunnel that ends in a small gorge, with climbing routes, and leaves the Corpus de Hombre river valley towards the Navalmoral de Béjar pastures, where the conditioning of the natural path ends. The last kilometer to the town still has the rails of the road but it can be easily reached by pedaling to the town. At the entrance you turn towards the town and at the first intersection you have to turn left again to go down towards the Camino de Santiago. Immediately the Béjar road appears, you must continue on the right, pass the Calzada de Béjar detour and 400 meters later the yellow arrows of the Jacobean route appear marking the Vía de la Plata to Astorga. The gravel journey continues in the opposite direction to the indication of the arrows and at many intersections it is difficult to see the signs because they are painted so that they are useful in the opposite direction, towards Santiago de Compostela. The path runs through a stretch of land and reaches the beautiful street on the way to Calzada de Béjar. At the entrance there is a pilgrim fountain and a sealing place, but the pilgrim hostel is at the end of the town. The street has facades typical of the popular architecture of the region, with stone and wood arcades and balconies, adapted to the centuries-old passage of migrating herds and the active commerce generated by the Vía de la Plata. The descent to the valley of the Body of Man River follows the original layout of the medieval road and there is a section with stones but it is easy to navigate slowly. And then the dirt road continues parallel to the Montemayor del Río highway. In this section you could go along the road to the Malena bridge, losing the possibility of seeing the original milestones that are on the Camino de Santiago. The milestones marked the distance of the Roman roads, in this section there are several but they have been moved and do not coincide exactly with the original “miles”. The Sinforiano milestone is first, indicating mile 135, and then the Malena milestone appears, at the entrance to the medieval bridge that spans the Corpus de Hombre river. Mile 134 is about 200 meters after passing the bridge, at another milestone that is part of the wall of a farm. At the Malena bridge the hardest climb of the route begins, the slope is steep and there are sections with loose stones that require patience, grinding technique and good legs. The oak and chestnut forest and the beautiful rural environment help a lot to overcome the slope. The climb ends in Puerto de Béjar but it is not yet time to connect with the Vía de la Plata railway route. The route continues along the Camino de Santiago towards Baños de Montemayor and goes down a modern cobblestone built on the original one of the medieval itinerary. The views of the Ambroz Valley are fantastic. At the entrance to Baños de Montemayor the track leaves the urban complex on the right and continues along the La Garganta road to climb the Natural Path, right where the rest area and the stone fountain are. The bikepacking adventure continues through familiar terrain on the old railroad track. The slope is favorable, the bicycles fly along the side of the mountain, they pass by the Hervás station and one kilometer before the Aldeanueva del Camino station you have to take a detour to the right to enter the urban complex and connect again with the Camino de Santiago.

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The cycle tour continues over the iron bridge over the Ambroz River and traces a sweeping curve through the Balozano meadows. The vast plain of the Ambroz Valley disappears into endless horizons toward Extremadura, an essential symbol of the Vía de la Plata. The route of the old railway crosses the Cordel del Berrocal and resumes its northward course in search of the pastures of Salamanca via the Puerto de Béjar, an ancient gateway for communication, trade, armies, cultures, herds, pilgrims, trains, and travelers of all times. At the Baños de Montemayor station, there is also a rest area and a wonderful fountain, seemingly springing from the depths of the mountains. The route crosses the La Garganta road and passes through an artificially lit tunnel shortly before the Puerto de Béjar station, which also has a bar, terrace, and a railway atmosphere. The climb is over; to Béjar, it's a pleasant walk through the Cantagallo oak groves. The railway had 47 main stations, in addition to secondary stops and sidings. The Puerto de Béjar and Béjar stations were important stops. The train was essential for the textile industry, barrels, chestnuts, and pork products, which were the main resources of the local economy. In Béjar, the train was a fundamental engine for the city's progress. The two most profitable textile factories in the town alone washed eleven tons of wool daily, consuming about five tons of coal, and everything was transported by rail, along with passengers and other goods. The Béjar station is special; it preserves many railway elements that keep alive the memory of another era. Part of the railway workers' houses have been renovated for cultural activities, and there are remains of the platforms, loading docks, systems for pumping water to the locomotives, the switch levers, and a section of the old rails. Just ahead are the remains of the medieval walls, and in the background are the buildings of Béjar. The station is at the entrance, and you need to take a detour to explore the town. In Béjar, you can spend the night; it has all the services available. Depending on your schedule and pace, you can continue on to the next section, Navalmoral de Béjar and Calzada de Béjar. At the beginning of the return route, the towns of Baños de Montemayor and Hervás are also good places to finish the stage.

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